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Yandy Díaz was born in Sagua La Grande, Villa Clara Province, Cuba on August 8, 1991. Yandy Díaz is credited as a baseball player. That works out to 35 years old in 2026. Awards on record include Silver Slugger Award (2023).
My Take
Yandy Díaz is honestly one of my favorite under-the-radar stories in modern baseball. He grew up in Sagua la Grande, Cuba, defected, and carved out a Major League career through sheer discipline at the plate — the man has one of the most refined approaches to hitting you'll find anywhere in the game. After a stint with Cleveland, he found his real home in Tampa Bay, and the Rays clearly knew what they had. Watching him win the 2023 Silver Slugger Award felt like a long-overdue moment of recognition for a guy who'd been quietly elite for years. He plays first base, third, DH — wherever the team needs him — and does it without drama. That's the Yandy brand: no fuss, just results.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Yandy Díaz
- Name (Japanese)
- ヤンディ・ディアス
- Reading
- やんでぃ・でぃあす
- Born
- August 8, 1991 (age 35)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Sagua La Grande, Villa Clara Province, Cuba
- Occupation
- baseball player
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- 2023 Silver Slugger Award
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Yandy Díaz born?
Born August 8, 1991 (age 35).
Where is Yandy Díaz from?
Yandy Díaz is from Sagua La Grande, Villa Clara Province, Cuba.
What does Yandy Díaz do?
Yandy Díaz works as baseball player.